Garden Hose Fittings and Hose Reels

Garden Hose Fittings and Garden Hose Reels are an essential eddition to the garden and come in a range of materials and qualities. The 'quick connect' type hose fittings come in both brass and plastic. Remember that fittings come in a few sizes 12mm is the most common, 'high flow' 18mm is also available. Plastic fittings are usually cheaper and suit most applications, brass fittings are usually a little stronger and more durable.

Garden Hoses require secure Hose Fittings or Hose Connectors. A Hose reel is also an excellent addition. Garden hose reels are now available that will hold nearly 20m of garden hose. Hose fittings or connections need to be leak proof, UV resistant and tough enough to cope with outdoor use on a regular basis. Brass and Plastic are the two most popular hose connector materials.

Garden Hoses Fittings and Water hoses are often taken for granted. However as with most things you get what you pay for. If you are looking for a non - kink, UV resistant hose that is tough enough to be run over with a car now and again you will need to avoid cheaper hoses.

Garden Hose types.

Garden Hose Fittings and Hose Connectors

Hose Reels

Garden hose reels are a great way of keeping your hose out of the way and in good conditions. Hose reels may be automatic retracting types or wind up types.

Both automatic and wind up hose reels are OK, but remember that Hose Reels need to fixed to a sturdy post.

Look for sturdy garden hose reels. Cheap garden hose reels are not worth considering.